You’ve been to school, you know the feeling. If you’re of a certain age, you might remember a TV and VCR being wheeled into a hushed, awed classroom. Or, if you’re of a newer vintage, perhaps, the lights go out, and on a digital whiteboard pops up a video. It’s either a moment of intense […] The post Using cinema in the TEFL classroom appeared first on The TEFL Org ..read more

Some people think teachers are born, not made. Okay – maybe that’s dramatic. We’ve certainly heard from people who just don’t think they can become teachers, though, despite already having all the skills they need. Or, some people realise later in life that they were meant to teach, but haven’t had the opportunity yet, for […] The post TEFL & transferable skills appeared first on The TEFL Org ..read more

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! Yes, it’s St Patrick’s Day, and while we are indeed about teaching English, a little bit of Irish to kick things off seems just right.  The Emerald Isle truly has a fantastic reputation worldwide. Why not? It’s a centre of culture, with some of the friendliest people in the world, […] The post TEFL with an Irish passport appeared first on The TEFL Org ..read more

It’s fair to say there are some top-rated TEFL destinations. Who wouldn’t want to live and work in fascinating countries like China, Japan, South Korea or Spain? There are plenty of opportunities, significant infrastructure for teaching English, and even programmes to help ease the transition into full-time teaching. These are all very worthy choices, and […] The post Top 5 Underrated TEFL destinations appeared first on The TEFL Org ..read more

As we covered in previous blog posts, the English language has some very interesting quirks. Let’s not beat around the bush, to go the extra mile in the English language means learning 24/7, and you might have butterflies in your stomach about either learning the language or teaching it to a near-native level. See what […] The post 10 weird and wonderful English idioms appeared first on The TEFL Org ..read more

There are so many adjectives you can attach to Brazil: enormous, colourful, passionate. An incredibly big nation, Brazil is home to Carnival, samba rhythms, some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, and, of course, immense passion for football. How else can we describe Brazil, though? How about “TEFL destination”? While other countries of […] The post What you need to know about teaching English in Brazil appeared first on The TEFL Org ..read more

The TEFL Org’s ‘I Taught English Abroad’ podcast is back! We were blown away by the response to our debut season, so we’re back with even more. It seems quite a lot of you wanted to hear authentic, original stories from people who’ve TEFL’d either from the comfort of their home office to the ends […] The post ‘I Taught English Abroad’ – season 2 of our podcast is here! appeared first on The TEFL Org ..read more

If you’re anything like this writer, you’ll remember some of the foreign language lessons you took in school.  Fine, you might not know how to ask for coffee, where the bank is, or how to start a conversation that isn’t about going swimming on Saturday. However, you’ll probably remember a few songs. ‘Frere Jacques’ might […] The post Using music in the TEFL classroom appeared first on The TEFL Org ..read more

Think of the TEFL world as something like a see-saw.  Yes, as introductions go, this is a convoluted one, but stay with us. There are so many people making the (brilliant) choice to get into teaching English as a foreign language. That’s because it can be a route to the rest of the world and […] The post How to stand out in the TEFL jobs market appeared first on The TEFL Org ..read more

There’s never a bad time to think about what you want in life. Maybe you’ve thought about changing careers, travelling abroad, finding happiness or something broader, like living in the moment and embracing new challenges. Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), then, ought to fit the bill. See, TEFL really is for anyone with […] The post The beginner’s guide to TEFL appeared first on The TEFL Org ..read more